Canon 760D vs Fujifilm X-T1

The Canon EOS 760D (called Canon T6s in some regions) and the Fujifilm X-T1 are two digital cameras that were officially introduced, respectively,
in February 2015 and January 2014. The 760D is a DSLR, while the X-T1 is a mirrorless interchangeable lens camera. Both cameras are equipped with an APS-C sensor. The Canon has a resolution of 24 megapixels, whereas the Fujifilm provides 16 MP. Read on to find out how these two cameras compare with respect to their body size, their sensors, their features, their input-output connections, and their reception by expert reviewers.

Body comparison: Canon 760D vs Fujifilm X-T1

The side-by-side display below illustrates the physical size and weight of the Canon 760D and the Fujifilm X-T1. The two cameras are presented according to their relative size. Three consecutive perspectives from the front, the top, and the back are available. All width, height and depth dimensions are rounded to the nearest millimeter.

If the front view area (width x height) of the cameras is taken as an aggregate measure of their size,
the Fujifilm X-T1 is notably smaller (13 percent) than the Canon 760D. Moreover, the X-T1 is markedly lighter (22 percent) than the 760D. It is noteworthy in this context that the X-T1 is splash and dust-proof, while the 760D does not feature any corresponding weather-sealing.

The above size and weight comparisons are to some extent incomplete since they do not consider the interchangeable lenses
that both of these cameras require. Both cameras have similarly sized sensors, but DSLRs have a larger flange-to-focal plane distance than mirrorless cameras,
which imposes contraints on the optical engineering process and generally leads to bigger and heavier lenses.
You can compare the optics available for the two cameras in the Canon EF Lens Catalog (760D) and the Fujinon X Lens Catalog (X-T1). Mirrorless cameras, such as the X-T1, have moreover the advantage that they can use many lenses from other systems via adapters, as they have a relatively short flange to focal plane distance.

The following table provides a synthesis of the main physical specifications of the two cameras and other similar ones. If you would like to visualize and compare a different camera combination, just use the right or left
arrows in the table to switch to the respective camera. Alternatively, you can also navigate to the CAM-parator app and
make your selection from the full list of cameras there.

Any camera decision will naturally be influenced heavily by the price. The retail prices at the time of the camera’s release place the model in the market relative to other models in the producer’s line-up and the competition. The 760D was launched at a markedly lower price (by 50 percent) than the X-T1, which puts it into a different market segment. Usually, retail prices stay at first close to the launch price, but after several months, discounts become available. Later in the product cycle and, in particular, when the replacement model is about to appear, further discounting and stock clearance sales often push the camera price considerably down. Then, after the new model is out, very good deals can frequently be found on the pre-owned market.

Sensor comparison: Canon 760D vs Fujifilm X-T1

The size of the imaging sensor is a crucial determinant of image quality. A large sensor will tend to have larger individual pixels that provide better low-light sensitivity, wider dynamic range, and richer color-depth than smaller pixel-units in a sensor of the same technological generation. Moreover, a large sensor camera will give the photographer more control over depth-of-field in the image and, thus, the ability to better isolate a subject from the background. On the downside, larger sensors tend to be more expensive and lead to bigger and heavier cameras and lenses.

Both cameras under consideration feature an APS-C sensor, but their sensors
differ slightly in size. The sensor area in the X-T1 is 11 percent bigger. As a result of these sensor size differences, the cameras have format factors, respectively, of 1.6 (760D) and 1.5. Both cameras have a native aspect ratio (sensor width to sensor height) of 3:2.

In terms of underlying technology, both cameras are build around CMOS sensors.

Despite having a smaller sensor, the Canon 760D offers a higher
resolution of 24 megapixels, compared with 16 MP of the Fujifilm X-T1.
This megapixels advantage comes at the cost of a higher pixel density and a smaller size of the individual pixel
(with a pixel pitch of 3.72μm versus 4.80μm for the X-T1). However, it should be noted that the 760D is a somewhat more recent model (by 1 year) than the X-T1, and its sensor
might have benefitted from technological advances during this time that partly offset its pixel-size disadvantage. Coming back to sensor resolution, it should be mentioned that the X-T1 has no anti-alias filter installed, so that it can capture all the detail its sensor resolves.

The Canon EOS 760D has a native sensitivity range from ISO 100 to ISO 12800, which can be extended to ISO 100-25600.
The corresponding ISO settings for the Fujifilm X-T1 are ISO 200 to ISO 6400, with the possibility to increase the ISO range to 100-51200..

Consistent information on actual sensor performance is available from DXO Mark for many cameras. This service determines an overall sensor rating, as well as sub-scores for low-light sensitivity ("DXO Sports"), dynamic range ("DXO Landscape"), and color depth ("DXO Portrait"). The following table provides an overview of the physical sensor characteristics, as well as the sensor quality measurements for a selection of comparators.

Sensor Characteristics

Camera Model

Sensor Class

Resolution (MP)

Horiz. Pixels

Vert. Pixels

Video Format

DXO Portrait

DXO Landscape

DXO Sports

DXO Overall

Camera Model

Canon 760D»

APS-C

24.0

6000

4000

1080/30p

22.6

12.0

915

70

Canon 760D

Fujifilm X-T1«

APS-C

16.0

4896

3264

1080/60p

-

-

-

-

Fujifilm X-T1

Canon 2000D«»

APS-C

24.0

6000

4000

1080/30p

22.6

11.9

1009

71

Canon 2000D

Canon 77D«»

APS-C

24.0

6000

4000

1080/60p

23.6

13.3

971

78

Canon 77D

Canon 800D«»

APS-C

24.0

6000

4000

1080/60p

-

-

-

-

Canon 800D

Canon M5«»

APS-C

24.0

6000

4000

1080/60p

23.4

12.4

1262

77

Canon M5

Canon 750D«»

APS-C

24.0

6000

4000

1080/60p

22.7

12.0

919

71

Canon 750D

Canon 1200D«»

APS-C

17.9

5184

3456

1080/30p

21.9

11.3

724

63

Canon 1200D

Canon G1 X Mark II«»

1.5-inch

13.0

4160

3120

1080/30p

21.5

10.8

581

58

Canon G1 X Mark II

Canon G7 X«»

1-inch

20.0

5472

3648

1080/60p

23.0

12.7

556

71

Canon G7 X

Canon 650D«»

APS-C

17.9

5184

3456

1080/30p

21.7

11.2

722

62

Canon 650D

Fujifilm X-Pro2«»

APS-C

24.0

6000

4000

1080/60p

-

-

-

-

Fujifilm X-Pro2

Fujifilm X-T2«»

APS-C

24.0

6000

4000

4K/30p

-

-

-

-

Fujifilm X-T2

Fujifilm X-T10«»

APS-C

16.0

4896

3264

1080/60p

-

-

-

-

Fujifilm X-T10

Fujifilm X100S«»

APS-C

16.0

4896

3264

1080/60p

-

-

-

-

Fujifilm X100S

Fujifilm X-Pro1«»

APS-C

16.0

4896

3264

1080/24p

-

-

-

-

Fujifilm X-Pro1

Nikon D5600«»

APS-C

24.0

6000

4000

1080/60p

24.1

14.0

1306

84

Nikon D5600

Many modern cameras are not only capable of taking still images, but also of capturing video footage. Both cameras under consideration have a sensor with sufficiently fast read-out times for moving pictures, but the X-T1 provides a faster frame rate than the 760D. It can shoot movie footage at 1080/60p, while the Canon is limited to 1080/30p.

Feature comparison: Canon 760D vs Fujifilm X-T1

Apart from body and sensor, cameras can and do differ across a range of features. For example, the X-T1 has an electronic viewfinder (2360k dots), while the 760D has an optical one.
Both systems have their advantages, with the electronic viewfinder making it possible to project supplementary shooting information
into the framing view, whereas the optical viewfinder offers lag-free viewing and a very clear framing image. The following table reports on some other key feature differences and similarities of the Canon 760D, the Fujifilm X-T1, and comparable cameras.

Core Features

Camera Model

Viewfinder (Type or '000 dots)

Control Panel (yes/no)

LCD Size (inch)

LCD Resolution ('000 dots)

LCD Attach- ment

Touch Screen (yes/no)

Shutter speed (1/sec)

Shutter flaps (1/sec)

Built-in Flash (yes/no)

Built-in Image Stab

Camera Model

Canon 760D»

optical

Y

3.0

1040

swivel

Y

4000

5.0

Y

n

Canon 760D

Fujifilm X-T1«

2360

n

3.0

1040

tilting

n

4000

8.0

n

n

Fujifilm X-T1

Canon 2000D«»

optical

n

3.0

920

fixed

n

4000

3.0

Y

n

Canon 2000D

Canon 77D«»

optical

Y

3.0

1040

swivel

Y

4000

6.0

Y

n

Canon 77D

Canon 800D«»

optical

n

3.0

1040

swivel

Y

4000

6.0

Y

n

Canon 800D

Canon M5«»

2360

n

3.2

1620

tilting

Y

4000

9.0

Y

n

Canon M5

Canon 750D«»

optical

n

3.0

1040

swivel

Y

4000

5.0

Y

n

Canon 750D

Canon 1200D«»

optical

n

3.0

460

fixed

n

4000

3.0

Y

n

Canon 1200D

Canon G1 X Mark II«»

-

n

3.0

1040

tilting

Y

4000

5.2

Y

Y

Canon G1 X Mark II

Canon G7 X«»

-

n

3.0

1040

tilting

Y

2000

6.5

Y

Y

Canon G7 X

Canon 650D«»

optical

n

3.0

1040

swivel

Y

4000

5.0

Y

n

Canon 650D

Fujifilm X-Pro2«»

2360

n

3.0

1620

fixed

n

8000

8.0

n

n

Fujifilm X-Pro2

Fujifilm X-T2«»

2360

n

3.0

1040

tilting

n

8000

14.0

n

n

Fujifilm X-T2

Fujifilm X-T10«»

2360

n

3.0

920

tilting

n

4000

8.0

Y

n

Fujifilm X-T10

Fujifilm X100S«»

2360

n

2.8

460

fixed

n

4000

6.0

Y

n

Fujifilm X100S

Fujifilm X-Pro1«»

1440

n

3.0

1230

fixed

n

4000

6.0

n

n

Fujifilm X-Pro1

Nikon D5600«»

optical

n

3.2

1037

swivel

Y

4000

5.0

Y

n

Nikon D5600

One difference between the cameras concerns the presence of an on-board flash. The 760D has one, while the X-T1 does not.
While the built-in flash of the 760D is not very powerful, it can at times be useful as a fill-in light.

The 760D has an articulated LCD that can be turned to be front-facing. This characteristic will be appreciated by
vloggers and photographers who are interested in snapping selfies. In contrast, the X-T1 does not have a selfie-screen.

Concerning the storage of imaging data, both the 760D and the X-T1 write their files to SDXC cards.

Connectivity comparison: Canon 760D vs Fujifilm X-T1

For some imaging applications, the extent to which a camera can communicate with its environment can be an important aspect in the camera decision process. The table below provides an overview of the connectivity of the Canon EOS 760D and Fujifilm X-T1 and, in particular, the interfaces the cameras (and selected comparators) provide for accessory control and data transfer.

Input-Output Connections

Camera Model

Hotshoe Port

Internal Microphone

Internal Speaker

Microphone Port

Headphone Port

HDMI Port

USB Type

WiFi Support

NFC Support

Bluetooth Support

Camera Model

Canon 760D»

Y

stereo

mono

Y

-

mini

2.0

Y

Y

-

Canon 760D

Fujifilm X-T1«

Y

stereo

mono

Y

-

mini

2.0

Y

-

-

Fujifilm X-T1

Canon 2000D«»

Y

mono

mono

-

-

mini

2.0

Y

Y

-

Canon 2000D

Canon 77D«»

Y

stereo

mono

Y

-

mini

2.0

Y

Y

Y

Canon 77D

Canon 800D«»

Y

stereo

mono

Y

-

mini

2.0

Y

Y

Y

Canon 800D

Canon M5«»

Y

stereo

mono

Y

-

mini

2.0

Y

Y

Y

Canon M5

Canon 750D«»

Y

stereo

mono

Y

-

mini

2.0

Y

Y

-

Canon 750D

Canon 1200D«»

Y

mono

mono

-

-

mini

2.0

-

-

-

Canon 1200D

Canon G1 X Mark II«»

Y

stereo

mono

-

-

mini

2.0

Y

Y

-

Canon G1 X Mark II

Canon G7 X«»

-

stereo

mono

-

-

micro

2.0

Y

Y

-

Canon G7 X

Canon 650D«»

Y

stereo

mono

Y

-

mini

2.0

-

-

-

Canon 650D

Fujifilm X-Pro2«»

Y

stereo

mono

Y

-

micro

2.0

Y

-

-

Fujifilm X-Pro2

Fujifilm X-T2«»

Y

stereo

mono

Y

-

micro

3.0

Y

-

-

Fujifilm X-T2

Fujifilm X-T10«»

Y

stereo

mono

Y

-

micro

2.0

Y

-

-

Fujifilm X-T10

Fujifilm X100S«»

Y

stereo

mono

-

-

micro

2.0

-

-

-

Fujifilm X100S

Fujifilm X-Pro1«»

Y

stereo

mono

-

-

mini

2.0

-

-

-

Fujifilm X-Pro1

Nikon D5600«»

Y

stereo

mono

Y

-

mini

2.0

Y

Y

Y

Nikon D5600

Studio photographers will appreciate that the Fujifilm X-T1 (unlike the 760D) features a PC Sync socket, so that professional strobe lights
can be controlled by the camera.

Both the 760D and the X-T1 have been discontinued, but can regularly be found used
on eBay. The X-T1 was replaced by the Fujifilm X-T2, while the 760D was followed by the Canon 77D.

Review summary: Canon 760D vs Fujifilm X-T1

So what conclusions can be drawn? Which of the two cameras – the Canon 760D or the Fujifilm X-T1 – has the upper hand? Below is a summary of the relative strengths of each of the two contestants.

More compact: Is smaller (129x90mm vs 132x101mm) and will fit more readily into a bag.

Less heavy: Has a lower weight (by 125g or 22 percent) and is thus easier to take along.

Better sealing: Is splash and dust sealed for shooting in inclement weather conditions.

More legacy lens friendly: Can use many non-native lenses via adapters.

Better studio light control: Has a PC Sync socket to connect to professional strobe lights.

More heavily discounted: Has been on the market for longer (launched in January 2014).

If the number of relative strengths (bullet points above) is taken as a guide, the 760D emerges as the winner of the contest (12 : 10 points). However, the relative importance of the various individual camera aspects will vary according to personal preferences and needs, so that you might like to apply corresponding weights to the particular features before making a decision on a new camera.

760D 12:10 X-T1

In any case, while the specs-based evaluation of cameras is instructive in revealing their potential as photographic tools, it remains partial and cannot reveal, for example, the handling experience and imaging performance when actually working with the 760D or the X-T1. At times, user reviews, such as those published at amazon, address these issues in a useful manner, but such feedback is on many occasions incomplete, inconsistent, and unreliable.

Expert reviews: Canon 760D vs Fujifilm X-T1

This is why expert reviews are important. The table below summarizes the assessments of some of the best known camera review sites (cameralabs, dpreview, ephotozine, imaging-resource, photographyblog). The full reviews are available by clicking on the site logo in the table header.

Care should be taken when interpreting the review scores above, though. The ratings were established in reference to similarly priced cameras that were available in the market at the time of the review. Hence, a score should always be seen in the context of the camera's market launch date and its price, and comparing ratings of very distinct cameras or ones that are far apart in terms of their release date have little meaning. It should also be noted that some of the review sites have over time altered the way they render their verdicts.

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